The year 2020 was a challenging year, to say the least. Ushering in new norms and being dubbed a Global Pandemic Year due to COVID-19. Health fears caused governments to react without sufficient information and economic environments also felt the impact of changes in consumer behaviour caused by numerous factors that sent the world intoRead more

A new Legislative Instrument (LIN 20/156) was announced this week that amends LIN 18/036 to require all nominated positions to be advertised on the Government’s Jobactive website (www.jobsearch.gov.au). The new amending provision in LIN 20/156 applies to nominations made after 28 days from the commencement of the instrument, which was 3 September 2020. Therefore, theRead more

Australia will target the world’s “super talent” to boost the post-COVID-19 economic recovery, with Population Minister Alan Tudge pledging to take an active role in attracting the best and brightest through skilled migration. As the coronavirus pandemic drives the nation’s migration rate to near zero for the first time since World War I, the CoalitionRead more

Once you have been granted a permanent visa it has an initial five (5) year validity period. This validity period is essentially a travel facility. If you remain in Australia beyond the five years your permanent residence does not expire, only your ability to depart and then re-enter Australia as a permanent resident is affected.Read more

Schedule 3 criteria permits unlawful non-citizens to apply for a visa in Australia on compassionate or compelling grounds, instead of being required to depart Australia and apply offshore. The purpose of the Schedule 3 criteria is to: Encourage non-citizens who have a legitimate basis for remaining in Australia to apply for a further visa beforeRead more